Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native American Stories and Earth Activities for Children (Keepers of the Earth)

by JosephBruchac (Author), Michael J . Caduto (Author)

New
Paperback
2000
$24.71

These Native American stories spark curiosit y and encourage children to discover plants and explore thei r environments. Activities teach children that all living th ings are intertwined and fuelled by the plant-growing energy of the sun. '

Synopsis

These Native American stories spark curiosit y and encourage children to discover plants and explore thei r environments. Activities teach children that all living th ings are intertwined and fuelled by the plant-growing energy of the sun. '

$24.71

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14 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Fulcrum Inc.,US
Published: 25 May 2000
ISBN 10: 1555913873
ISBN 13: 9781555913878

Media Reviews

Delight pervades this book, a delight that arises from the promise of discovery and expands to include the joy of an increased awareness of life. -- The Bloomsbury Review Superbly written and illustrated presentation of Native American philosophies about the environment. -- Multicultural Review a wonderful book for families concerned with the future of our planet. -- San Diego Magazine

Author Bio

Joseph Bruchac, coauthor of The Keepers of the Earth series, is a nationally acclaimed Native American storyteller and writer who has authored more than 70 books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for adults and children. He lives in upstate New York. Michael J. Caduto is an award-winning author, master storyteller, poet, musician, educator, and ecologist. He has received numerous awards, including the New York State Outdoor Education Association's Art and Literary Award, New England's Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Education, the American Booksellers' Pick of the List Award, and the Association of Children's Booksellers' Choice Award, among others.